Whisky River closes

pierre · January 17, 2014, 02:30:01 PM

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Whisky-River-closes-abruptly/MPYCjc1beUWbc5GeuQ9ndQ.cspx

QuoteJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- WOKV has learned Whisky River in Jacksonville is closed.

The restaurant and club located in the Markets at the St. Johns Town Center was empty when we checked out the location today after they were supposed to be open. One employee trying to enter the building told us she wasn't informed the restaurant would be closed. Several customers also tried to get in, but could not.

I-10east · January 17, 2014, 06:58:30 PM

Too bad. For me the food was okay, nothing to go crazy over. Hopefully another restaurant take it's place not too long from now.

thelakelander · January 17, 2014, 07:14:24 PM

Hmm, I never stepped foot in the place. Did I miss anything?

Tacachale · January 17, 2014, 07:24:46 PM

Quote from: thelakelander on January 17, 2014, 07:14:24 PM
Hmm, I never stepped foot in the place. Did I miss anything?

Let's put it this way: Nope .

I-10east · January 17, 2014, 07:30:57 PM

^^^I tend to agree. I just got some typical bar food (like wings and fries) to go. The racecar & country themed ambiance of WR seemed pretty cool, but the food was 'eh'.

L.P. Hovercraft · January 17, 2014, 07:35:58 PM

Damn, where's the Public Defender's office gonna go for new steno pool hires now?

FSBA · January 17, 2014, 08:07:51 PM

Time to just declare the Town Center as Regency 2.0

I-10east · January 17, 2014, 08:10:06 PM

^^^I know that you probably hate the suburban SJTC and all, but that's an overreaction.

FSBA · January 17, 2014, 08:59:19 PM

Quote from: I-10east on January 17, 2014, 08:10:06 PM
^^^I know that you probably hate the suburban SJTC and all, but that's an overreaction.

Times like this makes me wish MJ had some kind of sarcasm font

Keith-N-Jax · January 17, 2014, 09:00:38 PM

^^^ It still wouldn't matter.

I-10east · January 17, 2014, 09:27:23 PM

Quote from: FSBA on January 17, 2014, 08:59:19 PM
Times like this makes me wish MJ had some kind of sarcasm font

So just spout off any mindless negative drivel; That equals to very funny 'sarcasm'. Okay, I'll be wary next time...

I-10east · January 17, 2014, 10:12:55 PM

According to actionnews, WR closed because a deal couldn't be reached when the lease ran out. Suite's (owned by the same company as WR) lease is up in two years, and it could face a future closure also.

JayBird · January 17, 2014, 10:46:27 PM

Shocked and disappointed. I loved Whisky River. Obviously it was sudden as they were just taking Super Bowl reservations last week. Always a shame to see a place close down, and it usually had good crowds for football and theme nights. Thankfully Suite is still around, that's the closest thing Jax has to the nightclub scene offered in MIA and NYC

ProjectMaximus · January 18, 2014, 02:42:50 AM

Yeah this was a shock when I heard this afternoon, and I attended an event there just last night!

To be totally honest, I never really liked the place. But I interacted quite a bit with the staff for various reasons and always felt they were really nice and accommodating people. I feel bad that none of them received any notice or warning.

mtraininjax · January 21, 2014, 04:23:45 PM

As a Public Service announcement for the young ladies who lost their jobs at WR, Hooters and The Gold Club are offering employment.

Whisky River closes

pierre